Illinois

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Illinois

State: Illinois
Capitol: Springfield
Facts about the State
  • Bird: Cardinal
  • Flower : Illinois Native Flower
  • Tree: White Oak
  • Gem or State Rock:Calcium flouride (Flourite
  • Origin of State Name:Algonquin for �tribe of superior men�
  • Motto: Equal Rights State Sovereignty,National Union
  • nickname: The Prairie State
  • Flag
  • Population Size as of 2010: 12,419,293
  • Weather/Climate seasonal snowy in the winter,sunny,hot in the summer
  • state snack food is popcorn
  • state fruit is Goldrush Apple

Geography
  • Region of the US Mid Western Region
  • Major cities in the state: Chicago,Springfield
  • Neighboring states:Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, and Michigan
  • Any bodies of water in or around?
    • Illinois River
    • Wabash River
    • Ohio River
    • Mississippi River
    • Lake Michigan.
    Read more: Topography Prairies and fertile plains throughout; open hills in the southern region.
  • Time Zone Illinois is in the Central time zone

Government
  • Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members)
Governer, Pat Quinn Reps,Adam Brown,Kelly Burke Senators,the two senators are Dan Duffy,and Christine J Johnson
History
  • When the State got its statehood On December 3, 1818 , Illinois became the 21st state of the United States of America
  • Famous people : Abraham LIncoln,Oprah Wimpfrey,Walt Disney,Michael Jordan
  • Famous events that took place in this state the world fair in Chicago
Culture
  • Special: foods, music, festivals, There used to be a big world fair etc the state song is Illinois lots of jazz music famous for roast beef sandwiches and deep dish pizzas
  • Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc. The main religion is Christananity.

Attractions
  • Landmarks one of the most endangered landmark in ilinois is The Blair house
  • Sports Teams: Chicago Bears and the Chicago Bulls,the Chicago Cubs
  • Recreation Shed Aquairium,Six Flags
  • Colleges the art institite,Strayer Uneversity
  • Famous buildings/businesses The Water Tower,the Wilis Tower
  • Natural Parks Apple Canyon State Park
  • Major Airports O'Hare


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